Description
A delightful and creative cake that features a whimsical design with colorful drips and decorations, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Sprinkles and edible decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of ganache on top.
- Place the second layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Decorate with food coloring, sprinkles, and any other edible decorations you desire.
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are completely cool before adding the ganache to prevent melting.
- You can customize the colors and decorations to match your theme.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg